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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Learn how to make crispy baked sweet potato fries at home with simple techniques that actually work. This reliable recipe is a staple in my kitchen because it’s versatile, easy to scale up or down, and the tasty fries pair well with just about any meal!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes (about 2.5–3 lbs. or 1.3kg)

1–2 Tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons oil, such as avocado, sunflower, coconut, grapeseed, or olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

optional seasoning: cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, or paprika

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Step 2
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. With a very sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thin sticks about 1/4-inch wide. Pat the fries dry (even if they seem dry!) with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This helps them crisp.
Step 3
Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl or zip-top bag and toss with cornstarch. You want a thin coating on all the fries. Pour the potatoes into a strainer to get rid of any extra cornstarch. Discard the extra cornstarch from the mixing bowl, too. Place potatoes back into the bowl and toss with the oil, salt, and then the seasoning(s) of choice. (See Note below about seasonings.)
Step 4
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheets, leaving space between them (don’t crowd).
Step 5
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the fries, then return the baking sheets to the oven, rotating the pans and swapping the rack locations. Bake for 10–15 minutes more.
Step 6
Serve immediately with ketchup or spicy mayo, or, for extra crispiness, turn the oven off and let the fries sit inside as it cools for about 20–30 minutes.

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